More simplicity and intelligence with i-Placement

The SIPLACE X4i gets part of its name and its record-breaking performance from a totally new placement concept called i-Placement.

Previously, SIPLACE machines took turns placing components in each placement area, i.e. while one head places components, the other head was busy picking up a new supply. With the i-Placement system of the SIPLACE X4i, both heads operate in parallel and totally independently of each other in their respective placement areas. In dual-conveyor mode, each head is fully responsible for populating only one of the two PCBs.

The first benefit of i-Placement is a significant improvement in performance. Since their travel times are much shorter, the 20-nozzle heads can pick up and place the components much faster than before.

The second benefit is more setup flexibility. The heads, gantries and component carts on each side of the machine fully focus on a single board. This simplifies the setup significantly and makes it easier to manufacture two products or top-and-bottom boards simultaneously on a single line.

Compare for yourself and request your own, individual value analysis. Based on your specific products and requirements, we’ll gladly show you how the SIPLACE X4i and i-Placement will deliver more flexibility and performance to your production floor.